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Kodl Family History

Kodl Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kohl, Koll, Koda, Koel, Kool, Kong, Ko, Kiel, Kos, Kopp

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Where is the Kodl family from?

You can see how Kodl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kodl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kodl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kodl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kodl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kodl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kodl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kodl. 50% of Kodl men worked as a Machinist. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Venstian Blind Maker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Kodl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kodl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 98 immigration records available for the last name Kodl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Kodl. For the veterans among your Kodl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kodl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kodl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kodl in 1964 was 67, and 98 in 2004.

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